World Photography Day is celebrated every year on August 19th. This photo story, presented on the occasion of World Photography Day, introduces us to the simplicity and innocence of life. The folk fair held during Kanuda’s birth festival takes everyone back to the streets of their childhood.
Upon hearing the name of the fair, children’s eyes light up. Spinning wheels, swings, toys, and food stalls start dancing in their imagination. For children, the fair is like a season – similar to winter, summer, and monsoon. For adults, it is a world of memories, where pictures of their childhood come alive.
The picture shows that a father’s shoulders don’t just carry the responsibilities of the family, but also become the highest platform for the child to see the world. When children sit on their father’s shoulders to see the fair, they feel as if the whole world is in front of them.
The fair is not just about glamour, but a confluence of small joys. The laughter, shouts, and sounds of the swings slowly fade away here, but the memories remain fresh in the mind forever. These memories teach that the real joy of life is not in expensive means, but in natural, simple, and sweet experiences.
Rajkot’s folk fair is organized every year with the same color and vibrancy. Until 1983, this event used to be held at Shastri Maidan for three days, while from 2003 it started being organized at Racecourse Maidan for five days. Now, every year about 1 million people participate in this fair. Based on people’s suggestions, the fair is given new names. This year, paying tribute to the bravery of “Operation Sindoor,” the fair has been named “The Vermilion of Valor.”
World Photography Day
World Photography Day is an annual global celebration of the art, craft, and history of photography, held on August 19th. The date commemorates the 1839 announcement of the daguerreotype process, one of photography’s earliest successful methods, by the French government. The day encourages photographers around the world to share a single photo that captures their world.
Kanuda’s birth festival
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Rajkot’s folk fair
Rajkot’s folk fair is an annual cultural event that celebrates the vibrant heritage of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. It showcases traditional handicrafts, folk music, and dance performances, offering a glimpse into the area’s rural life. While the fair itself is a modern event, it is deeply rooted in preserving and promoting the region’s historical folk traditions.
Shastri Maidan
Shastri Maidan is a large public ground in the heart of Old Delhi, India. Historically, it has been a significant venue for political rallies, public gatherings, and cultural events since the British colonial era. It is named in honor of Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India.
Racecourse Maidan
The Racecourse Maidan is a large public ground in Pune, India, historically used as a military parade ground and a horse racing track during the British colonial era. Today, it serves as a popular recreational park for the city’s residents and is a significant open space for public gatherings and events.
Operation Sindoor
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The Vermilion of Valor
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